Poultry
Embden Goose
B tier
Embden goose eggs are very large white eggs from the heavy German white meat goose—impressive in the pan, rich in the bowl, but produced in modest numbers because the breed is meat-first. Flavour is mild-rich goose, excellent for shared breakfasts. Seasonal spring lay; crack carefully—shells are thick. One Embden egg can replace multiple chicken eggs in family scrambles.
Also known as: Emder Gänseei, Embden goose egg
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Embden geese were selected for meat; eggs were secondary farm food.
American Embden keepers used eggs seasonally in farm kitchens.
Commercial goose meat systems rarely marketed Embden eggs.
Heritage goose farms sold limited Embden eggs in spring.